Top Free Agents: No. 7 Mike Napoli

Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli watches the flight of his two-run home run off a pitch by New York Yankees' Ivan Nova in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli watches the flight of his two-run home run off a pitch by New York Yankees' Ivan Nova in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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The hot stove season is around the corner. For those who can’t wait – and don’t have a rooting interest in this World Series – here’s a countdown of the top 20 free agents this offseason (one a day to get you into November):

7. 1B Mike Napoli

Age: 32

B/T: R/R

2013 team: Boston Red Sox

Key stats: .259 avg./.360 OBP/.482 SLG, 23 homers, 92 RBIs, 79 runs

Lowdown: Despite long-term injury concerns, Napoli padded his free agency resume with clutch hits throughout the postseason. Although it’s unlikely to ever see Napoli behind the plate again, right-handed power is at a premium and Napoli has slugged better than .460 in each of the last six seasons. He also is coming off a career-best 92 RBIs in 139 games played.